British book lovers are rushing to snap up Amazon's most affordable Kindle after it hit its lowest-ever price during this year's Black Friday sales. The popular ereader has dropped from £94.99 to just £69.99, representing a substantial 26% saving for shoppers.
Unprecedented Price Drop for Popular Ereader
The current entry-level Kindle model, originally launched in 2024, has never been cheaper than its current Black Friday price point. This remarkable deal makes Amazon's lightest and most compact ereader more accessible than ever before, perfect for readers looking to take their entire library on holiday without breaking the bank.
Amazon's Black Friday sales event, which began on 20th November 2025, has seen this particular Kindle model set a new pricing record. Shoppers can save £25 on the device, which typically retails for £94.99 when not on promotion.
Technical Specifications and Features
The budget-friendly Kindle boasts impressive specifications for its price point. It features:
- A 6-inch high-resolution display with 300dpi clarity
- 16GB of storage capacity - enough for thousands of books
- Front illumination for comfortable reading in any light
- Touch screen controls
- Battery life lasting up to six weeks
The display is 25% brighter than previous editions and offers faster page turns, with Amazon claiming it now matches the brightness levels of their popular Kindle Paperwhite model.
Available in both trendy Matcha Green and classic Black colour options, the £69.99 version includes advertisements on the lock screen. Customers can opt for an ad-free experience by paying £10 more.
How It Compares to Other Models
While this entry-level Kindle represents exceptional value, Amazon also offers the Kindle Paperwhite at £124.99 during the Black Friday sales. The Paperwhite provides additional benefits including:
- A larger 7-inch display
- Extended battery life
- A more seamless, bezel-free design
For those considering alternatives beyond Amazon's ecosystem, Kobo offers colour ereaders like the Kobo Clara Colour available at Currys for £149. However, Kindle remains unbeatable for affordable black and white ereader options in the current market.
Accessing Content and Additional Offers
The Kindle provides access to millions of titles through the Kindle Store, functioning as a portable library that connects via Wi-Fi. This proves particularly valuable for readers who struggle to access local libraries or bookshops, as well as frequent travellers.
Prospective buyers should note that an Amazon account is required to use the device, though Prime membership isn't mandatory. However, Prime subscribers gain access to additional benefits including Prime Reading, which offers a selection of free books.
As part of the current promotion, customers purchasing the Kindle can receive three months of free access to Kindle Unlimited, normally priced at £9.49 per month. This represents a saving of £28.47 and provides unlimited access to millions of titles.
The same £69.99 deal is also available at Argos, giving shoppers multiple options to secure this record-breaking Kindle price during the 2025 Black Friday sales period.
